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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943.79, 2,914.07 and 773.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,943.79, 2,914.07 and 773.07 is: 1,158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,943.79 : 2,914.07 = 773.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,943.79/2,914.07 = 773.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,943.79x = 2,914.07 × 773.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,943.79x = 2,252,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,780.09/1,943.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.96

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